§ Mr. RichardsTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what conclusions he has reached on the provision of grant aid for cathedrals.
§ Sir Wyn RobertsAfter careful consideration of detailed information presented to us by the cathedral authorities and on advice from our independent advisers, the Historic Buildings Council for Wales, we have decided to help underpin the architectural needs of Welsh cathedrals.
Over the next three financial years we will set aside some £675,000 towards the restoration costs faced by Welsh cathedrals.